sonyc 5,541 Posted September 1, 2015 According to Michael Bailey Johnson has said he wanted the deal to be pushed through and an easy decision! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Felixfan 53 Posted September 1, 2015 A very black day when a fans'' favourite decides to leave. I hope we will hear about this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 4,552 Posted September 1, 2015 Johnson found himself last season and he is a fantastic force at championship level. He was not going to enjoy being on the bench at CR this season.That is why it was an easy decision for him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,416 Posted September 1, 2015 [quote user="Vanwink"].Glad I kept my hand in my pocket,This is not wholly unexpected.[/quote]I did too.Yet again we see the club make a mess of things just as we get in a position to fly.I''ve seen it far to many times and know what happens next.sometimes we''ve just been unlucky but this time it''s self inflicted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JF 694 Posted September 1, 2015 Eadie saying he doesn''t buy it, Sounds forced and just saying the right things Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unique 443 Posted September 1, 2015 "I didn''t have to think twice".What the hell has happened to make a player give his all to get into the PL, only to give it all up in less than a month to go back to the Championship?You would have to hope that he feels more comfortable playing at a certain level of football, without wishing to admit it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rich T The Biscuit 563 Posted September 1, 2015 It wasn''t that long enough people on here were saying that he wasn''t good enough for the premier league and was a championship player!? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Len 74 Posted September 1, 2015 [quote user="Canary Wundaboy"][quote user="juicy plams"]Why are people sorry about losing a bog standard championship player? This is a good move if it means we upgrade to a proper PL player.[/quote]Hate to point this out but we have minus 29 minutes to get someone in as a replacement.[/quote]No late deal has been announced? Bottom place is now a nailed on reality. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JF 694 Posted September 1, 2015 I will also add that Johnson has spent a fair bit on his house lately so I don''t think this has been in the pipeline. I know this cos I''ve priced up work at his Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buh 0 Posted September 1, 2015 I believe he wanted to go because he wants first team football every week, we''ve got some Money for him.But our inability to get players, to buy players at this level, to get in players good enough to come to Norwich is a huge problem. And that''s depressing.Even the clubs that came up with us seem to have the ability to bring in players because of the big money backing.It''s the inability to compete that hurts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,416 Posted September 1, 2015 [quote user="Vanwink"].Glad I kept my hand in my pocket,This is not wholly unexpected.[/quote]I did too.Yet again we see the club make a mess of things just as we get in a position to fly.I''ve seen it far to many times and know what happens next.sometimes we''ve just been unlucky but this time it''s self inflicted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peanuts 150 Posted September 1, 2015 He''s saying exactly what you''d expect him to say about his new club. Impossible to read too much into it, although he hardly looked thrilled in the video interview I saw. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boris 56 Posted September 2, 2015 any idea how much money they pay?Is not same player since stupid yellow card in April with Sheff Wed at home to be honest but still big figure in dressing room.Hope not affected team spirit... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AmericanNorwichFan 0 Posted September 2, 2015 Somewhere between 6.5 to 7 million Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rudolph Hucker 0 Posted September 2, 2015 You should go for the 3 year ST, Ricardo.Just make McNally a ridiculous under-offer or two, or three, or four. You''ll either pay full price in the end or simply miss the deadline. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Donkey dangler 0 Posted September 2, 2015 EXCELLENT BUSINESS! Selling a player who is not Premiership class for £6m+ is fantastic. If people are realistic they will remember his poor passing and his inability to hold position as a defensive midfield player. Furthermore he has already shown this season that he was off the pace. Moreover it was highly unlikely that he would repeat last seasons goalscoring form in the Premiership. So good luck to BJ and thanks Derby for the money. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carra Rud 17 Posted September 2, 2015 Surely there is more to this than everyone is letting on... 4 games in? I could understand come January but not this soon... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Salopian 1 Posted September 2, 2015 On balance, while surprised, my own conclusion is that it is probably good business for all concerned. He is likely to make a greater impact in the Championship, and is far more likely to play regularly. With all the central midfielders we have, he was not going to have much time on the pitch.For Derby, the fact that they were prepared to stump up almost twice what we paid for Dorrans suggests that he should fit in with their structures.For the Canaries, while he did very well for us last season, he has to be regarded as a borderline Championship/Premiership player occupying one of the 25 places in the squad. His contribution as a midfielder was in scoring goals, and creativity was not his strong point.He was committed and ran and ran, and made a big contribution, and we owe him thanks for that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
